Civility must be a natural thing; all the rest is…
““Civility must be a natural thing; all the rest is considered etiquette. The path of moksha [ultimate liberation] means there must be simplicity. There should be no ‘ghosts of etiquette’ there.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True civility is natural; etiquette is artificial. Moksha requires simplicity, free from pretentious social rules.
In simple terms: Civility is innate; etiquette is learned.
Seek simplicity for true liberation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily interactions
- personal meditation
- community living
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice natural civility at work?
- What habits create “ghosts of etiquette”?
Simplicity may clash with societal expectations.